Strong's Lexicon Paruach: Flourishing, sprouting Original Word: פָרוּחַ Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּרַח (parach), meaning "to sprout" or "to flourish." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is ἀνθέω (antheo), meaning "to bloom" or "to flourish." Usage: The Hebrew word "paruach" is used to describe something that is flourishing or sprouting, often in the context of growth and vitality. It conveys a sense of life, prosperity, and abundance, typically in a natural or agricultural setting. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of daily life and the economy. The imagery of plants sprouting and flourishing was a powerful symbol of God's blessing and provision. The Israelites understood their dependence on the land and the seasons, and flourishing crops were seen as a sign of divine favor. This concept is deeply embedded in the Hebrew Scriptures, where the prosperity of the land often parallels the spiritual health of the people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom parach Definition a man of Issachar NASB Translation Paruah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מָּרוּחַ proper name, masculine in Issachar 1 Kings 4:17, ᵐ5 Φουασουδ, A Φαρρου, ᵐ5L Βαρσαουχ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Paruah Passive participle of parach; blossomed; Paruach, an Israelite -- Paruah. see HEBREW parach Forms and Transliterations פָּר֖וּחַ פרוח pā·rū·aḥ paRuach pārūaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 4:17 HEB: יְהוֹשָׁפָ֥ט בֶּן־ פָּר֖וּחַ בְּיִשָׂשכָֽר׃ ס NAS: the son of Paruah, in Issachar; KJV: the son of Paruah, in Issachar: INT: Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah Issachar 1 Occurrence |
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